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Students bring bold ideas to life at inaugural BizCamp in Amherst
AMHERST — Many teenagers interested in getting their nails done at local salons may find they can’t afford the service, and even when reasonable prices are offered, such as for press-ons, their low quality may cause chipping or allergic reactions.

Nonprofit BHN lands $1M to expand child mental health support throughout WMass
Regional nonprofit Behavioral Health Network has landed a nearly $1 million state grant to expand its work supporting the social-emotional development and behavioral health of children in early education and care programs throughout much of the four counties of western Massachusetts.
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Sports

Valley Blue Sox Youth Clinic gets underway Monday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — For the second year in a row, Valley Blue Sox players are giving back to the community in Greenfield.

Opinion

Guest columnist Jon Huer: Why there will be no more elections
Anxiety is rising among Democrats who believe that Trumpsters don’t intend to give up their power, not now, not tomorrow, not ever, and that, under Donald Trump, there will be no further elections in America.





Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business

Area property deed transfers, July 25
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Arts & Life

Valley Bounty: The joy of blueberry season: Sobieski’s River Valley Farm in Whately has been growing blueberries since 1977
Blueberry season is here. Whether from farm stands, farmers markets, or in the fields for pick-your-own, the beloved berry freezes well, dries well and makes sublime jams and preserves — if they last beyond being eaten fresh.
Obituaries

Northampton, MA - Warren Hubley, 84, Northampton, MA., died at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on July 20, 2025 of complications from several health issues which developed recently. He was the youngest son of Bert and Hazel Hubley of Waltham.... remainder of obit for Warren Hubley

Cummington, MA - Judith A. Hinton, 79, of Cummington passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. She was born June 2, 1946, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Murphy) Young in Northampton. Judy grew up in Northampton and attended local schoo... remainder of obit for Judith A. Hinton

Easthampton, MA - Edward J. Boisjolie, Sr., 101, of Easthampton, MA passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home in Easthampton. Born in Holyoke on March 26, 1924 he was the son of Aldorf and Doris (Hamel) Boisjolie . Ed was a gra... remainder of obit for Edward J. Boisjolie

Hadley, MA - Mary L. Byron, of Hadley, Massachusetts passed away on July 15. She was born in Northampton, the daughter of the late Norman Meakim and Louise (Dec) Meakim. Mary graduated from Hopkins Academy and Mercy Hospital School of N... remainder of obit for Mary Louise Byron